I'm so excited to share my new samurai betta with you finally! It feels like he's been a part of the family for so long now. What would you name him? Also, what do you think of his setup? Let me know, and have a great weekend SerpaSquad!
@datgaydangernoodle13152 жыл бұрын
He is so cool! I love how it turned out and the spiderwood is my favourite detail :) i think you should call him Gerald.
@jorgemeza61482 жыл бұрын
I love your videos so much
@Small_Leviathan2 жыл бұрын
Considering that he's a samurai Betta, I'd give him a name to match. How about Kenshin or Yojimbo?
@mossdesign8932 жыл бұрын
Awesome beautiful fish and I really like black water aquarium
@Arvaamaton2 жыл бұрын
I’d name him Ninja 😅 and really liked the setup 👌🏻
@IanOhNo2 жыл бұрын
Name the fish rōnin, it means wandering/master-less samurai, I think it matches pretty well with this betta's personality.
@AnastasiaThreadbare2 жыл бұрын
perfect name!
@CaptainCuda2 жыл бұрын
Love that idea
@RS_AFKing2 жыл бұрын
Agreed ronin - samurai betta perfect name
@chizukekihime2 жыл бұрын
My first thought as well!
@narellebullock19972 жыл бұрын
Or a failed college entrance examination who’s trying to take it again 🤣
@emmacavalier2 жыл бұрын
Kishi would be a great name. Means warrior/knight in Japanese.
@PaulWinters3282 жыл бұрын
Kishi the fishy 😂
@beverlyjensen4432 жыл бұрын
But...the fish is from Siam
@velvanae2 жыл бұрын
@@beverlyjensen443 current day Thailand, however, they are all over southeast Asia. It is a Samurai Betta hence the Kishi name.
@chypearce84572 жыл бұрын
Another guy, Ian Ono I believe, stated Rōnin is perfect for a samurai betta
@JOSEPH-vs2gc2 жыл бұрын
Weeb would be a great name, it means "Authentic" in Japanese.
@philcarlino69422 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love your blackwater tanks. You really are so talented, and have such an eye for nature. Love this setup, and what a handsome betta. Take care
You bring the aquarium to be more of an aquarium. An etherical beeing like this special bettafish - in your scaping - becomes something of poetry or art. I guess it's kind of how I (non Japanese) am able to understand Japanese gardens and painting and higher ideals... but with a big part of the magical mystery of earth and nature. And just magic. Old magic. I just love it, thank you for showing this, it feeds my soul.
@finnwiggles282 жыл бұрын
'Heilong' means Black water dragon/serpent living in dark waters. This is an over the top Sick Tank!!! You must've had a great time building planning and building, especially w/that piece of woods waiting 6 yrs for this tank. That is One Blessed Betta!!!
@addisontran43082 жыл бұрын
Wow. This is truly art. This video genuinely inspired me to do my betta research, and I will soon be giving my Veiltail a planted home that resembles nature rather than plastic!
@Jess-kz3zf2 жыл бұрын
You’re really gifted at this! How many people said if given the choice they’d come back another life as one of your lucky critters 👍💙
@brutalkuhli83512 жыл бұрын
I know you mean well, but calling someone gifted at something will mostly be taken as an insult since "gifted" people are merely people that worked their butts off at something for hundreds of thousands of hours. Calling it a gift is like saying that they don't deserve the results displayed. Saying "Blessed" would be worse haha
@Shadykatus2 жыл бұрын
@@brutalkuhli8351 i hate it when people call me gifted at art and stuff, like no I’ve learned the skill over 1000s of hours.
@Jess-kz3zf2 жыл бұрын
@@brutalkuhli8351 he has worked his butt off for thousands of hours to get to this point. You knew what I meant. Why fuss over words.
@TheUrbanNemophilist2 жыл бұрын
I have been wanting to make another betta tank for a while now. This video has re triggered the interest and I will probably go for a blackwater build this time.
@GallowglassAxe2 жыл бұрын
I love this sort of setup. I've made something similar for my black ghost knife fish and striped raphael cat. I call it the haunted forest. I only have java fern and one anubis nana plant but I might add more plants like those to the set up. I can only use Epiphyte because the ghost like to move the plants around when looking for food.
@Pidgeonpeep2 жыл бұрын
How often do you see your striped raphael cat out? I never see mine out, only behind the rocks (and I have them up against the glass and he wedges himself in there, otherwise I would never know if he was still alive)
@GallowglassAxe2 жыл бұрын
@@Pidgeonpeep I have a huge hollow log that he and sometimes the ghost hides in. I have several other hiding places but they like that one the best. From the sides it doesn't cover him all that much so I usually can see him. He's also learn that I provide food so when I come to the tank and he's hungry he'll poke his head out and once the food is in he'll come out fully.
@jill57582 жыл бұрын
Your work is amazing and inspiring!! Thank you for sharing 💕. Because of you I built a small terrarium (very first and only one so far) but it is still doing very well and has lasted all winter!! I can’t believe it!! Thank you for the inspiration and guidance! Love to you and your beautiful wife!
@orewatowi2 жыл бұрын
I love all of your builds, Tanner. This one is gorgeous, and has a forgotten world kind of vibe to it. Excellent as always. 💖
@CharAznable982 жыл бұрын
You are the by far most talented animal/terrarium channel on the platform
@iLikeDEERz2 жыл бұрын
I find your channel so relaxing and amusing that you build things related to nature, I'm glad some people are still appreciating nature and it's course, sometimes nature is often underappreciated. I love nature and taking walks in forest's, seeing the plants thrive and reproduce is just the best part of it. I love your channel and what you do ❤️
@Sanrish2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tanner, I just wanted to ask. Are you doing good. Your voice sounded different. I just wanted you to know that your videos are amazing and entertaining. Keep up the great job Tanner. I really enjoy your videos. Also so can make a saltwater aquarium I know that isn't your style but I would like to see your take on an saltwater scape from you.
@rhondaborders34522 жыл бұрын
He sounded more confident to me. I hope I didn't miss something 😕
@later_daze_40802 жыл бұрын
I thought the exact same thing!
@freb2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking he was maybe he's trying a new tone voice for his videos, more calm to fit the flow and subject of his videos. I like it like that! :)
@parfate13832 жыл бұрын
I think the betta intimidated him
@geepreston72922 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same
@jnarnz87472 жыл бұрын
I just bought myself a male and female betta 2 weeks ago and since I'm still a beginner, I've been seeking for ideas and tips in taking extra care of them as well as preparing for their tank especially aquascaping to improve their place. So glad you uploaded this, thank you!
@harish_satheesh2 жыл бұрын
Do you keep them in the same tank? Any tips on keeping them together?
@jnarnz87472 жыл бұрын
@@harish_satheesh If you're planning to breed them, you can keep them together. Though, there still a few steps and process on breeding them. But in my case, I keep them on a separate tank since I don't have plans yet on breeding them.
@ThePerennialEffect2 жыл бұрын
If they're currently in the same tank, split them up into tanks of their own. Or, you could add a tank divider, assuming the tank is big enough for both of them. Good luck with your fish!
@ihavenoidea58452 жыл бұрын
I love blackwater tanks with lots of botanicles! It has so much detail and looks extremely natural and mysterious.
@andrescolintv2 жыл бұрын
I’m on the first minute of the second video ever I watch from your channel, and I’m already addicted
@bryanschiller5172 Жыл бұрын
So beautiful! Love watching these videos! Creations look mint!
@snakebbite2 жыл бұрын
tanner it's amazing how your videos get better and better with each one that comes out. the shots, the audio, the instructions, the script, everything. just when i think that you're finally at your signature style and the quality can't get any better, the next video you put out is even better. you were born for this! i hope you have success in youtube for as long as you want to do it. i'll be here for the whole journey🖤
@chriscannon11962 жыл бұрын
You must realize that a 2 hour tank video is genius. I love them. I play them at a daycare, it's like having a 55. Put a camera on every tank! Go with this...
@charlieparade50462 жыл бұрын
Beautiful fish, those colors make him look so broody and dangerous. Amazing tank too, you can really tell the scape was made just for him
@turtle00532 жыл бұрын
Once again I’m left speechless you my sir are living the dream
@itchywitch59232 жыл бұрын
I’ve been watching your videos for a few years now, particularly when I’m winding down for bed. This was the most soothing video yet. Loved it.
@madalynbentz8612 жыл бұрын
You continue to blow my mind. This is so simple, yet so hectic in the best way possible. I keep a few different species of wild bettas (betta persephone, betta api api, betta imbellis, betta mahachai) and I am taking some serious inspiration from this build ! Thank you !!
@shayxie83182 жыл бұрын
ohhhhh I love the api api SO much ❤❤❤❤
@rkoff57442 жыл бұрын
I'm sure they all think, "Man, I'm living like a rock star!" Great setup and a cool Betta!
@M3bully Жыл бұрын
I used to have a betta that looked so much like yours, I miss that fish. Gorgeous.
@lucyssilverlining53962 жыл бұрын
He is stunning and so is his new home
@annalakshmidevidevasundara11352 жыл бұрын
The betta looks so happy
@tracynickels16410 ай бұрын
Love watching you create the fish's world The reaction when they get there.
@tetraclawcr72432 жыл бұрын
Looks magical.
@edikind33472 ай бұрын
Once I was walking through a forest and then I found a black lake, with the information I learned from your video I deduced that the dark colour was caused by tannins released from a tree that fell into the lake, it was a very nice lake.
@melaniep.2 жыл бұрын
he's gorgeous!!!!! The setup along with his colors match harmoniously 💕 I thought of Vikings when i saw him. Just an idea for a name lol
@ESwift-Arts2 жыл бұрын
As a samurai betta, I think it would be fitting to name him after a famous samurai! Maybe Musashi after Miyamoto Musashi, the brazen expert duelist who beat opponents in duels with only a wooden sword? Or maybe after one of the Three Great Unifiers of Japan, Oda Nobunaga, Toyomoti Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu? Excellent video as always :-)
@NtGood2 жыл бұрын
Aye awesome meeting you today man! I didn't want to bother you at first since you were out shopping, but couldn't pass up the opportunity! Thanks for the picture
@JeremyBeut3 ай бұрын
That is such a beautiful, tasteful tank. Congrats!
@ivanbroski2 жыл бұрын
You could name him 反抗期の兄弟, or 反抗兄弟. (Hankouki no kyoudai -> Hankou Kyoudai) This means “rebellious brother” or for those who don’t want to use the full, extended name: “Hank” would be a familiar/English rendition this name. Affectionately, however, he could be known as your rebellious “little brother”. ;) I don’t know if you ever get tired of hearing this, but I love your videos! My wife consented in my buying some supplies at our local thrift shop and collecting Spring samples around our home to keep in a terrarium. Thanks for the inspiration!
@Sanrish2 жыл бұрын
Glilded fins, Silver or argentum are some of my suggestion for the name of this betta. Also beautiful scape
@giselasarmiento44325 ай бұрын
Beautiful! Your animals are so lucky to have you! ❤
@sharlettekneer10082 жыл бұрын
Honestly Samurai seems like a fitting name for him.
@parrotprince24062 жыл бұрын
It looks beautiful as always, 100% one of my dream tanks, a blackwater betta tank!
@papamuda59612 жыл бұрын
I am betta breeder and had few years of experience with betta fish..just a tips for people that keeps betta as a pet,u should flaring your betta atleast 5minutes in a day..the reason is for your betta fish to exercising and for his health too..also to keep his fin to stay strong and not easily rotting..also keeping the water quality at the top..just sharing my tips for all of us
@PreventiveCarnivore2 жыл бұрын
You're such an artist with your hard scapes! I don't keep fish but still enjoy your videos. ❤
@Mermaidlaughing2 жыл бұрын
It's so beautiful! Like a secret underwater forest. For a name I immediately thought "His name is Mars".
@Mermaidlaughing2 жыл бұрын
Just saw in the comments your name is Tanner. That's my son's middle name. 😊
@SeaFoammmmmm2 жыл бұрын
Great Video! You should someday make a paludarium with some "ancient ruins" or small buildings like a bridge, that would be a super cool video!
@sal-13372 жыл бұрын
does anyone else notice he kept the video under 10 minutes even though it was really really close and he could have sequeezed more ads in if he made it 10 minutes? what a hero
@arcanedame30152 жыл бұрын
I appreciate how relaxed your voice has gotten lately 🎶
@blackosprey22192 жыл бұрын
I've been obsessed with samurai bettas for months. This is a wonderful setup!
@wynfrithnichtwo84232 жыл бұрын
I could watch him swim around his home for hours. Nice betta you have there with a really good home for him!
@xrodr2 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this build
@shayxie83182 жыл бұрын
call him Jack, ala Samurai Jack! Love the set up. Gorgeous swamp vibes
@joelledecker67422 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous. I love black water tanks.
@woodfield95842 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you have a new betta, and that the water is not too dark.
@saladnander36902 жыл бұрын
that driftwood is truly amazing. gorgeous tank and it suits the little angry man perfectly
@paladinebahamut2 жыл бұрын
I just love that you know the proper way to pronounce betta
@cherishireland91942 жыл бұрын
I hope you're feeling well and doing ok, you sounded down in this one. I can relate. I love the wood you based this on. It's super awesome. Such a cool build for a handsome little beta! 💕
@rakkurankaiyo2 жыл бұрын
Cool! I love bettas!
@AwkwardBirb2 жыл бұрын
A betta paradise!! ❤️
@cindy-mai2 жыл бұрын
Dang that is a cool piece of driftwood. I must not go out enough cause I can’t even image wood growing like that out in nature. 😅
@serentique2 жыл бұрын
Might be a root peice, or even naturally grafted itself early on 🤔
@justanopinionsincerelynoof38602 жыл бұрын
Oooh, a great aquarium idea for my betta! Thank you! I cannot make it look yours - that is a masterpiece!
@LucasH-pz1kc2 жыл бұрын
Damn he looks exactly like my betta that passed away a few weeks ago... love the setup!! Take care and keep on going❤
@EJ-yk3gd2 жыл бұрын
The name Menace is very fitting since he bullied all his tank mates! Beautiful scape! Great work as always!!
@Alexschern2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful and healthy
@TheRosewin2 жыл бұрын
He looks so good in his new home.
@Cherb1234562 жыл бұрын
Your Blackwater projects always have a special appeal to me, really love the looks, beautiful Fish too! Thank you!
@hakimmuhammadnyang67692 жыл бұрын
I really love the view of the aquarium and its awesome
@Iamaguienapig2 жыл бұрын
Man that looks AMAZING!!
@astrocat2292 жыл бұрын
hes such a beautiful betta❤
@mathmeetsmusic2 жыл бұрын
Tanner loves his blackwater tanins.
@Ava_Orchid Жыл бұрын
I think hes a very lucky betta. Of course they dont absolutely need all of this but if you can give it to them its wonderful to do so. A ten gallon is nice for a betta a planted and hardscaped black water tank is lovely for a betta
@ashleylhotka97072 жыл бұрын
I’m so in love with this
@ladybirdlady2 жыл бұрын
Thats a cool build again! The betta looks like he should be named Bowser
@INeedIronSupplements2 жыл бұрын
I like- firefly! It suits him! The black and white remind me of when a firefly is glowing, and then stops! It also looks like the beta variation of a firefly axolotl! I think it also represents his big and fiery personality.
@bananafloat272 жыл бұрын
This is so dope. I have a black samurai betta who is totally chill with everyone except fancy guppies and endlers bc of their finnage. But he could not care less about the shrimp in the tank with him. So cute
@ludwigSamo2 жыл бұрын
i think youre my favorite youtuber. im so exited for every vid you upload!! the tank looks bomb!
@svendemeyer62782 жыл бұрын
Love how it turned out 👌 Jack.. samurai jack
@brainfaucet2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful as always!
@pedrorojasmuhammad41982 жыл бұрын
I used to have a black samurai betta just like this one had him for about 3-4 years before he passed
@pattimiller91572 жыл бұрын
Fantastic ❤. It's like being in a forest
@LordChumbley2 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Really like your work and appreciate your channel.
@dannym16422 жыл бұрын
Love the substrate
@ybk68582 жыл бұрын
wow this is an work of art!
@jmahonatam2 жыл бұрын
So relaxing but also entertaining. That fish is gorgeous too
@creedmoor28202 жыл бұрын
Another outstanding aquarium!
@GalaxyGreenCrazy102 жыл бұрын
This looks amazing. I’m sure the betta will be happy! Great work as always!
@TerecAlhaar2 жыл бұрын
Rorschach. Fighter, loaner, intelligent, but kind of crazy too. “I’m not locked in here with you. You’re locked in here with me!”
@meybicantraohmidarsantraohdeel2 жыл бұрын
Holy cow! This is amazing i watched i lot of your video this is one of my favorites! Its below the playbutton aquarium tho!
@dawnt67912 жыл бұрын
Love the layout, plants, and hardscape. Wasn't even familiar with the cork bark you used, at least not for aquarium usage, so that's cool!
@laurag10762 жыл бұрын
Very cool!! Stunning fish!!
@jmarshal2 жыл бұрын
What a gorgeous fish 🐠 Spoiled boy, all by himself with just a few snails to terrorize! 😂
@fjkhamdan2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful scape
@hallo.charles2 жыл бұрын
Its really clean and i love it. Keep up the good work! Greetings from Indonesia
@timothygreer1882 жыл бұрын
Yasuke was a Samurai of African descent. Being that he is a Black Samurai Betta it might be fitting. Then again, everyone who buys one probably names theirs that
@Emfinity2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your videos!!! Love love love this tank. Your betta is a King in his kingdom. I love it so much I would have loved to see some detail shots of the betta exploring his new environment. Thanks for sharing such awesome content.🙏🏽
@077hercules2 жыл бұрын
Got he same exact Betta .... love their behaviour.
@caronwatson21082 жыл бұрын
I think you should name him THOR! A definite warrior, great scape as always dude! ✌🏼👍🏼🏴
@janinebean42762 жыл бұрын
So awesome! The vibe of the setup perfectly matches the black Betta, and he must be thrilled! So much better than a little cup in a pet store or one of those tiny fishbowls people usually put them in! 🥰
@Fablevill8 ай бұрын
I’m back rewatching this because I want to start up a black water tank for my next betta. I also have a 55 gallon with goldfish that should be upgraded relatively soon and I plan turning it into a black water crayfish ecosystem